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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
2
Public notice records mail rates and office contact for New Decatur Alabama publication. Subscribers are urged to report missed deliveries and to notify the office if the paper is not received regularly.
The article portrays the sunrise execution of Col. Miguel Baca Valles, Villa’s reputed official executioner, at Juarez. It argues the act embodies stern military justice, noting no tears or monuments amid praise for justice served and a warning to Mexican desperadoes to respect American lives.
In the past month Alabama voters rejected two constitutional amendments one local to Birmingham and one statewide authorizing $1.5 million in bonds. The polls show broad opposition to altering the constitution and critics say amendment elections waste public funds, noting Morgan County incurred about $900 in costs.
The article indicates that the bond proposal included field trials as part of its evaluation. It mentions testing phases and potential outcomes to support the measure's viability and effectiveness.
The article notes Alabama must raise funds by any means as voters declined to approve the plan. It mentions the submarine E-2 explosion being blamed on battery trouble. Battery-linked ships are discussed as needing regulation by the umpire.
An analysis notes Montenegro once viewed as a tiny European state risks and rewards of surrender, highlighting how even small powers draw attention from kings and emperors. The piece reflects on strategic shifts and the diplomatic celebrations that follow decisive losses.
Bond issue faced defeat in Morgan County with 350 total votes counted from 22 of 32 boxes. Majority against stood at 235, with most remaining boxes expected to vote No. Towns New Decatur Austinville Hirtnelle Flint Danville Lacon Priceville Falkville opposed bonds. Decatur Trinity split, Decatur 68 in favor, Trinity 4. Total county vote likely over 1500. 1241 from 22 boxes reported.
The five reel Mutual Masterpicture The Strife Eternal shows at the welite Theatre with lavish settings and costuming of the Renaigsgmee period. It portrays Jame Shore a humble London merchant's daughter elevated to royalty then destroyed by Richard III in the Wars of the Roses.
The Masonic Theatre presents Mile Circe Tacita Bolina performing classic and modern dances Thursday and Friday. Bolina headlines in top venues worldwide with "Salome" and "The Dance of the Seven Veils" plus other pieces from Peer Gynt and Grieg selections.
Jane a filmization of the Frohman comedy stars Charlotte Greenwood and Sydney Grant and plays at the Masonic Star Theatres today. The show traces back to London's stage and Frohman’s 1890 production with Miss Bennett, now regarded as a theatre classic.
Mrs. R Burgin of 214 Second St Birmingham says Tanlac raised her weight from 80 to 103 pounds, took five bottles, and restored strength appetite and sleep. Her husband bought more, noting her marked improvement and renewed health. Drugstores in Decatur and New Decatur list Tanlac.
Public notices announce W. W. Callahan seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Eighth District and Edward B. Almon seeking the Democratic nomination for the Sixth District. Primary elections are set for May 6, 1916.
Circuit Judge Kyle authorizes declaration of candidacy for the Highth Judicial Circuit in the upcoming primary on May 9 1916. Two judges to be nominated for the circuit. Judge J H Ballentine listed as candidate for judge of the circuit court in the eighth judicial district in the same sub primary.
Public notices announce candidates for Morgan County Probate Judge including William Be and Lovice P. Troup under Democratic primaries. M. D. P. Wiggins of Hartselle and Melvin Hutson are also listed, with Coleman Peck mentioned as a candidate.
A. 8S. Blackwell announces re election bid for Morgan County circuit court clerk in the Democratic primary. Jas L. Draper also runs for circuit court clerk of Morgan County in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 9.
The Morgan County ballot announces Chas Robertson seeking re election as Tax Collector and Pats Wilma as a candidate for Tax Collector, listing their names for the upcoming election.
W P B Crutchfield and John T Kyle stand as tax assessor hopefuls in Morgan County with Frank J Troup seeking re election. The Democratic party oversees the action in this county race.
A brief classified notice lists several residences including a seven room house at 703 West Moulton, a four room cottage at 1304 Fifth Ave South, a seven room house at 107 Maple St, a six room house at 109 Maple St, a six room cottage at 602 Moulton St West, a four room cottage at 412 East Cherry St Decatur, and a six room cottage on 602 Moulton St West.
A notice states S. L. Cook is a candidate for judge of the Inferior Court of New Decatur with May 9 Democratic primary. It also announces T. D. Wilkinson as a judge candidate for the Inferior Court of Decatur subject to Democratic party action.
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